Baltimore starting pitcher Kevin Gausman throws to Tampa Bay second baseman Kelly Johnson during a spring training game March 14 in Sarasota, Fla.

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Chad Conant
CentralOhio.com

I generally believe it's safer and better to get players with track records. I always will draft that way. My pick always is the experienced player when the decision is between a veteran with a high floor and a young player with a high ceiling. It's always better to have some steady players who bank the same numbers every year.

But, all bets are off when we get into the season. Then I tend to go after high upside rookies to replace bench players. With veterans Jorge de la Rosa and Ervin Santana available in my main league, I added ...